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The task of improving screening programmes will fall to many different organisations writes
Professor Niall O’Higgins
That early detection and treatment of serious disease should reduce premature death and morbidity is a simple idea. To translate this notion to a public health benefit by screening is far more difficult. The balance between effective treatment for those with previously undetected disease, and the avoidance of harm to those not in need of treatment is tricky. It requires accurate explanation of benefits and harms – combined with specialist care and expert administration in an arena that moves constantly in the light of scientific change.
CervicalCheck asks GPs to postpone smear tests booked this week after HSE cyber attack
Women who had a test booked are to be reassured by GPs that it is safe to wait a little longer for their smear test. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Wednesday 19 May 2021, 12:46 PM 5 hours ago 4,699 Views 3 Comments
Image: Shutterstock/Komsan Loonprom
Image: Shutterstock/Komsan Loonprom
CERVICALCHECK SMEAR APPOINTMENTS booked for this week have been postponed until next week or beyond that, as part of the HSE’s response to the ransomware attack.
As a precaution, all computer systems were shut down and a cyber security team is now clearing through 2,000 systems linked to the HSE one by one.
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22 April 2021
Type Event Proceeding
A webinar to raise awareness about the risks of skin cancer and UV exposure in the farming community took place on Wednesday, 21st April. Representatives from the HSE and the Irish Cancer Society advised what you can do to protect yourself against the risks of skin cancer and UV exposure on your farm in the months ahead.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland, yet is largely preventable by protecting skin from ultraviolet radiation from the sun. In Ireland, UV from the sun is strongest from April to September between 11am-3pm, even when it is cloudy. Most people living in Ireland have fair skin, the type which burns easily and tans poorly, so are at high risk of UV damage and skin cancer.
Labour presses for clinical implications of screening backlog to be examined
Call for advice from HSE Head of Screening and Chief Clinical Officer
The Labour Party has called for advice from the Head of Screening and the Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service Executive to outline the clinical implications of the backlog in national cancer screening programmes.
Deputy Kelly, Labour Party leader and health spokesperson said: “It’s very concerning to see a number of national cancer screening programmes miss targets for this year. We need clear advice now from the Head of Screening and the Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE on the clinical implications of the backlog and how long it will take to clear it.